Add 49/50 and 1/4
49/50 + 1/4 is 123/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 4 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
49/50 = 49 × 2/50 × 2 = 98/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
1/4 = 1 × 25/4 × 25 = 25/100 - Add the two like fractions:
98/100 + 25/100 = 98 + 25/100 = 123/100 - So, 49/50 + 1/4 = 123/100
In mixed form: 123/100
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